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$106K/yr
Average Salary
8 years
Years of Education
+6%
Job Growth
204K+
Total Jobs
Study cognitive, emotional, and social behavior through observation and research.
$55K
Starting
$106K
Average
$157K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Doctoral Degree in Psychology
Typically 8 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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Licensed Psychologist (State License)
Required to practiceAssociation of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)
Field
Social Services & Nonprofit
Required Degree
Doctoral Degree
Time in School
8 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+6%
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Pay range
$55K–$157K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+6%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
204K
in 2024
As fast as average
Moderate demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 204K to 217K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
Parent group 19-3030 covers all psychologists. OOH median $94,310; 6% growth. 204,300 jobs.